The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) is offered in Sociology by full-time and part-time study. Graduate courses are taught as tutorials or small seminars.

26.30.1 Doctor of Philosophy

The Ph.D. degree in Sociology is offered in accordance with General Regulations and current department strengths.

To be admitted to the program an applicant must have completed either a Master of Arts or Master of Philosophy Degree or hold an equivalent qualification.

All Ph.D. candidates must complete a minimum of 6 credit hours in graduate courses in sociology, including Sociology 6150 Social Theory and Sociology 6040 Methods of Sociological Research, if these or equivalent courses have not been taken previously.

The supervisory committee in consultation with the Head or Graduate Officer will determine which additional courses, if any, may be required to ensure that candidates undertake appropriate course work in their area of research.

Proficiency in a second language will be required when the candidate's supervisory committee determines that knowledge of this second language is necessary for the purpose of the proposed doctoral research.

A written comprehensive examination, which may be followed by a supplementary oral examination, shall be completed by full-time students no later than the end of the second year of the program.

Normally, part-time students shall take the examination within one year of the completion of prescribed courses. In accordance with General Regulations, candidates must demonstrate knowledge of their special areas of research within the context of the discipline of Sociology. The examination shall consist of three parts: social theory, research methods, and a special area.

No more than two years after having been admitted to the program the candidate must submit a thesis proposal that is considered satisfactory by the Supervisory Committee.

26.30.2 Courses

A selection of the following graduate courses will be offered to meet the requirements of candidates, as far as the resources of the Department will allow: